City engineer warns Wausau benefit changes could hamper recruitment

Sep 14, 2026

Alan Wasilowski, the city engineer, told the committee that proposed increases to family deductibles and employee contributions could make it harder to recruit for open technical roles and urged an increase in the city's HSA contribution.

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Alan Wasilowski, who identified himself as the city engineer and a 26-year employee, told the committee the proposed benefit changes would increase family employee contributions and deductibles sharply and could affect hiring for vacant technical positions.

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